Free Scissor Fob Pattern

Colour Complements just posted a great free scissor fob pattern on their blog.  The design is by Susan and is in a PDF file. Susan used two colors of size 5 perle cotton from Colour Complements but of course you can raid your stash for what you need to stitch this on 18 count needlepoint canvas.
http://colourcomplements.com/2017/09/scissor-fob-2.html

Many thanks to Susan and of course to Lorraine for her lovely threads!

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© Copyright September 29, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Needlepointer Has a New Home

The Needlepointer has moved from Everett, Washington to Edmonds, Washington.  Their new address is 22811 100th Ave West, Edmonds, WA 98020 and their phone numbers are (425) 252-2277 or (888) 252-9733.  Here's wishing them great success in the new location.

They are now open Monday through Friday from 10 - 6 and on Saturdays from 10 - 4.  They are closed Sundays.  Of course their online store is open 24/7. 

https://www.theneedlepointer.com

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© Copyright September 28, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Bobbin and Fred Plays with Rhodes Stitch UPDATED

Bobbin and Fred has a lot of fun playing with colors in Rhodes Stitch on plastic canvas.
https://sewingwithbobbinandfred.blogspot.com/2017/08/experiments-with-rhodes-stitch-on.html

UPDATE:  Shannon fixed the above link!  So now you can play with colors, too.

Plus Bobbin and Fred have a great article about using plastic canvas to make a phone case that is fabulous.  It's perfect for the beginner, too.   Hope you like it.
https://sewingwithbobbinandfred.blogspot.com/2017/07/how-to-make-needlepoint-plastic-canvas.html

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright August 19, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Thirty-Five New Colors of DMC UPDATED AGAIN

Fleur de Paris just posted a photograph of the thirty-five new colors of DMC six ply cotton floss that are being released shortly!
https://www.facebook.com/FleurDeParis/photos/a.364859333567690.94239.360330090687281/1522639391123006/?type=3&theater

UPDATE:  Here's another photo, courtesy of Needle in a Haystack, for those who don't have Facebook accounts.
http://needlestack.typepad.com/whats_new/2017/10/new-dmc-colors-coming-in-november.html

UPDATE #2:  Thanks to Kate I have the photo of the new colors with their color names and numbers.

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© Copyright September 27, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Sandy Arthur's Bullion Tutorial

Sandy Arthur has added a bullion knot tutorial to her latest blog posting about upcoming classes.  There are diagrams and photos and a nice explanation, plus information about the needles Sandy recommends to make things easier.
http://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2017/08/time-for-new-lesson-postings-oh-my-am.html

If your favorite shop doesn't stock these needles, Colonial Needle sells them on their website.  In my experience, Colonial ships very quickly, too.  Plus they have Cynthia Thomas' video on making bullions right there on their page.
http://colonialneedle.com/Bullion-Tapestry-Points.html

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© Copyright August 19, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.